{"id":9618,"date":"2024-02-09T15:14:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T14:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joystick.be\/web\/?p=9618"},"modified":"2024-02-09T15:39:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T14:39:29","slug":"aea-44-cx-25le","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joystick.be\/web\/news\/aea\/aea-44-cx-25le\/","title":{"rendered":"AEA 44-CX 25LE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4>Celebrating 25 Years of the R44C!<\/h4>\n<p>In 1998, AEA released its first museum-quality reproduction of the iconic RCA 44. Now, we honor our continued legacy with a limited edition homage to the RCA 44BX: the 44-CX 25LE. Complete with a three-position inductor high-pass filter switch and original color-matched transformer case, this unique product recalls the vintage sound of the 44BX with the added benefit of modern components and materials.<\/p>\n<h4>Vintage aesthetic, vintage sound<\/h4>\n<p>Much like the original 44BX, the 44-CX 25LE features an umber gray case and brushed satin plated finish, custom \u201cmeatball\u201d logo badge in original RCA font, and brown cabling. Look closely, and you might even spot a color difference in the grille silk, which is slightly more muted to emulate an aged mic.<\/p>\n<p>The most exciting feature of the 25LE is the three-position circuit jumper switch at its base. Historically, many broadcasters and musicians alike modded their BXs with similar switches, eliminating the need to open the case for adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by old RCA schematics of the 44BX\u2019s \u201creactor\u201d (now commonly referred to as an inductor), our team collaborated closely with Cinemag Transformers to develop the best-sounding inductor- transformer combination. The 25LE model features a 1:32 transformer (rather than our standard 1:28), paired with an inductor that is connected to the secondary of the transformer in various configurations. By switching the toggle on the bottom of the 25LE, you can choose between:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0\u201cM\u201d (or \u201cmusic,\u201d which bypasses the inductor)<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0\u201cV1\u201d (a slight high-pass filter, best for taming more distant or mid range vocals)<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; \u00a0\u201cV2\u201d (a more aggressive high-pass filter, for close miking, deeper vocals, or just sound coloration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h4>FEATURES of the 44-CX 25LE:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Museum-quality homage to the RCA 44BX<\/li>\n<li>Bronze investment-cast yoke, finished in satin nickel<\/li>\n<li>Three-position toggle switch selects between \u201cMusic\u201d (no filter\/ classic 44 sound), \u201cV1\u201d (HPF), and \u201cV2\u201d (more aggressive HPF)<\/li>\n<li>Custom 1:32 transformer (original AEA R44CX is 1:28)<\/li>\n<li>Full and rich sound; smooth highs and warm lows, with additional signal coloring options<\/li>\n<li>Vintage-inspired look with classic brown XLR cable and non-reflective, umber transformer case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div>\n<a target=\"_self\" class=\"btn medium\" href=\"https:\/\/joystick.be\/web\/brands\/aea\/r44cx-25le\/\"><span> AEA R44CX 25LE<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrating 25 Years of the R44C! In 1998, AEA released its first museum-quality reproduction of the iconic RCA 44. 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